19th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway October 3, 2026

Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Location: 500 Shadrack Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Type: Run

Race feel

Join the Bird Dog Breakaway for a family-friendly 5K or 2-mile walk, supporting vital services for children with special needs.

Fun
Quirky
For a Cause

The 19th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway invites you to run or walk a 5K or 2-mile course in Waynesboro, GA. This family-friendly event also features several children's runs, including an Adaptive Run/Walk for kids with special needs, and a lively Kidzone. All proceeds directly support the Center for New Beginnings, providing vital services like ABA therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Your participation makes a significant difference in many families' lives.

What to expect

Enjoy a 5K run or 2-mile walk through Waynesboro City Park.
Kids can participate in the Derby Dash, Pup Trot, or Adaptive Run/Walk, with a Kidzone for extra fun.

From the organizer

Welcome to the 18th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway. We are so glad you are here to Run the Race with us. The BDB consisted of a 5K run, a 2 mile walk, and several children’s runs, including an Adaptive Run/Walk for our CFNB kids! The Kidzone is back this year! It’s going to be Fun for People of all Ages. All proceeds from the BDB will assist in the continued operation of the Center for New Beginnings, which provides services to children and adolescents with special needs. Currently more than 60 children and families are served at the Center’s three locations, which offer ABA therapy to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities in the Waynesboro, Evans and Millen communities.

It is through participants like you that make our event a huge success each year. By helping with our biggest fundraiser, you have made a big difference in the lives of many families. One of our guiding principles is that we seek to create a “team approach” by serving as a bridge between families and service providers. Thank you for joining our team for this year’s race. For more information about us and our events please check out our website www.nbeginnings.org.

WHEN:

Saturday , October 3, 2026 8:30 AM-12PM

EVENT FEES:

5K & 2 Mile Walk- $35

Cross Country Teams 5K- $25 (groups of 10 or more)

Derby Dash & Pup Trot- $25

Adaptive (Special Needs) Dash- FREE

We accept cash, checks and credit.

WHERE:

Waynesboro City Park

500 Shadrack Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830

REGISTRATION & TIME:

Online at runsignup.com or Pick Up Form @ Center For New Beginnings 727 W 6th St. Waynesboro or Register on race day from 7:30AM-8:00AM

CHECK-IN 7:30AM-8:00AM

5K and 2 Mile Walk 8:30AM Immediately following: Derby Dash 1 Mile (6-12 yrs.) 50 Yard Pup Trot (5 yrs. & under) 1/4 Mile Adaptive Walk (all ages)

The 5K and Kids 1M Derby Dash are timed electronically